US Bridges

Droms Road over Indian Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 1.4MISW of East Glenville · Structure no. 000000003304920

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,946
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Droms Road over Indian Kill is a concrete frame carrying Droms Road over Indian Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,946 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,645 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDroms Road
CrossesIndian Kill
Location1.4MISW of East Glenville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88159, -73.94697
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,946 (2020)
Projected traffic3,645 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Droms Road over Indian Kill built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Droms Road over Indian Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Droms Road over Indian Kill carry?

About 2,946 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Droms Road over Indian Kill?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Droms Road over Indian Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.